Description
Looking for a qualified Filipino writer! I’m looking for someone who is passionate about (English) writing and cares about quality for a full time content writing position! If that describes you, then read this entire post!
JOB DESCRIPTION
I’m a web developer/SEO looking to start a long term relationship with a writer who will develop quality content for websites. I will provide article titles/keywords/topics for you to write articles on. Your daily work to be submitted each day. This is 2 months of work (expecting 35-40 hours a week), I am expected an average set number of articles each day (roughly 450-550 words each article, 15 articles a day, 5 times a week--this is open for discussion depending on your skill). Each article topic must be researched – I’m not looking for generic articles you write in 5 minutes, but unique and informative ones! Again, If you cannot write 2-3 quality articles an hour, please don't waste my -- or your time -- by applying.
QUALIFICATIONS
*Excellent English Skills (both colloquial and formal English). The person will be writing for me full time and I need articles that are well researched and have excellent grammar. I’m looking for someone familiar with North American phrasing.
*College Graduate – Bachelor's or Masters Degree in English (best), Communication Research, Journalism, Sociology, Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or work as call support for a global company
* Excellent research skills – I’m not looking for a writer who just sits down and writes! My articles must be informative and HELPFUL to the reader with real, researched information.
*Knowledge of SEO or SEO writing a big plus, but not required
*Knowledge of basic proofreading,copyediting
*Must be able to put in real work hours!
*Must have access to internet (and computer) and be available to chat/skype daily at a time that works for both (MSN,SKYPE,GMAIL CHAT).
SCHEDULE
I expect you to work an average 8 hours a day (writing), 5 days a week for 2 months. Day’s work to be emailed to me at end of day (Manila time). We will keep in chat contact each day.
COMPENSATION
A base salary of 15k PHP (~340 USD) per month with possible bonuses for superior quality, performance, etc over the two months. We will start our relationship slowly, however, to see how you do, your quality, and if you are the right fit. There may be more work opportunities for you if you prove yourself.
NOTE: If you are not fluent in English and cannot write at a Native English speaker level, please don't apply -- you'll just both your time and my time. You will be tested!
PAYMENT
Paypal, once a week. Expectation of 60 articles submitted (1 week) between payments. NOTE: I will not pay you until you submit the completed weekly writing quota (60 articles).
INCLUDE IN THE APPLICATION EMAIL YOU SEND
(1) a brief discussion of why you feel you are a good choice for this position
(2) how many articles per week you think you can write, based on being a full time writer for 2 months for me.
(3) A copy of your resume
(4) Links to your previous work or upload a few articles samples you have written for another job
(5) Before being hired, you will be required to perform a copyedit skill test to prove your competence of English grammar and a creative writing test to prove your writing skills.
YOU MUST COMPLETE AN INTERVIEW AND SEVERAL TESTS TO PROVE YOUR PROFICIENCY OF ENGLISH
-One (small) Creative Writing Assignment (you keep the article) to show you can write in fluent English
-One Grammar Test
-One Copy Edit Test